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What are the best 80s TV shows?
Have you ever noticed that the most-watched shows these days, like Stranger Things, are set in the '80s? And for this one, we gotta give it to Matt and Ross Duffer for bringing back the nostalgic pop culture that once captivated audiences in the 1980s. Of course, TV shows would be incomplete without those big hairs and bigger shoulder pads, since 'the bigger, the better' had always been the mantra of the era. For sure, only true Gen-Xers would remember! But yeah, before actually delving into the list of the best 80s TV shows, it is important to give credits to Netflix to resurrecting and bringing back the retro vibes in this day and age. Yet, nothing beats the shows which are not only set in the 80s but are actually shoot in that era.
Cliffhanger after cliffhanger, retro shows had everyone hooked on them. And perhaps, it was one of the most defining characteristics of an 80s show. So whether the wedding day of Charles and Princess Diana tickles your fancy or some sitcom that revolves around families, like The Golden Girls, here's a simple treat for you. Our Gen X community (with some help from our millennial friends), submitted a curated list of the best 80s TV shows. Watch them here and don't forget to upvote for your favorite ones. Let us also know if we are missing shows that deserve to be included in the list!
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- #1May 16, 2018"I love the 80s in a lot of ways; much of the music, movies, and TV sitcoms were a lot better than the ones available today! One of the best 80s TV shows has to be The Golden Girls. Betty White is a national treasure. Anyone who says 80s TV shows are too cheesy is missing the point. The humor that ran through all seven seasons of The Golden Girls still holds up to this day. This DVD set would be a great addition to any collection."
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The Golden Girls - #2May 23, 2018"This is a great series to watch alone, or as a family. They talk about a lot of issues that are still relevant today and it can be an incredibly touching show. The cast does a great job of working together and having a funny show that still is very authentic and true to life."
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Family Ties - #3May 25, 2018"Cagney & Lacey is one of the shows from my favorite era of television, the 1980's. The show also takes place in one of my favorite cities, New York. I think Cagney & Lacey is a fine addition to any television lovers, especially fans of the 1980's."
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Cagney & Lacey - #4May 20, 2018"The Wonder Years was a great TV show in its time. While it hasn't aged particularly well, it's still really enjoyable to watch. Prime candidate for one of the best shows of the 80s."
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The Wonder Years - #5May 25, 2018"If you were a kid in the 80s then you watched punky brewster! She was a lovable little imp and her acting definitely made it one of the best tv shows to watch at the time."
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Punky Brewster - #6May 15, 2018"This classic television show is about police and their daily lives. It follows detectives and officers in an urban police station."
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Hill Street Blues - #7May 24, 2018"I've watched the entire first season of Moonlighting. Tremendous show. I can't wait to watch season 2 and beyond."
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Moonlighting - #8May 22, 2018"Wow. This is such an interesting TV show! I love the cast and the series is just so fun to watch!"
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| Rank | Answers | Type | Votes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wonder Years | TV Shows | 10 | Paid |
| 2 | The Golden Girls | TV Shows | 8 | Paid |
| 3 | Family Ties | TV Shows | 7 | Paid |
| 4 | Hill Street Blues | TV Shows | 5 | Paid |
| 5 | Punky Brewster | TV Shows | 5 | Paid |
| 6 | Moonlighting | TV Shows | 4 | Paid |
| 7 | Cagney & Lacey | TV Shows | 3 | Paid |
| 8 | St. Elsewhere | TV Shows | 1 | Paid |
| 9 | Cheers | TV Shows | 0 | Paid |
| 10 | M*A*S*H | TV Shows | 0 | Paid |